Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Indian diaspora backs student protests globally
Students and professionals in the Indian diaspora held protests in several countries to support students in India who are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protests were organized in response to a police crackdown in Delhi.
The largest protest took place in London, with around 1,000 people participating.
Protesters also called for the resignation of other officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
The protests were organized by the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and were held in solidarity with students in India.
Indian diaspora holds global rallies in support of student protesters in India.
Protests took place in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Largest protest in London with around 1,000 participants.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other officials.
Protests organized by the Students' Federation of India (SFI).
- Who
- Indian diaspora and students
- What
- Global rallies in support of student protesters in India
- When
- After the Delhi police crackdown
- Where
- UK, Ireland, Canada, Germany, Netherlands
- Why
- To support student protesters and demand resignation of officials
Protesters
Government
Resignation of officials
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other officials.
Government
Government officials have not responded to the resignation demands publicly.
Police crackdown
Protesters
Protesters criticize the Delhi police for their handling of the protests.
Government
The government has not commented on the criticism of the police actions.
- Location of Protests
- UK, Ireland, Canada, Germany, Netherlands
- Main Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Organizers
- SFI (Students' Federation of India)
- Number of Protesters in London
- 1,000
- Protesters' Composition
- 80% students, 20% working professionals